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Is there a Square / SquareUp payment module?
Since Square now has an API has anyone touched on getting this integrated ???
https://connect.squareup.com/docs/api
Started by thatsamore on 8 Jun 2011, 5:56 AM · Views: 26,260
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Since Square now has an API has anyone touched on getting this integrated ???
https://connect.squareup.com/docs/api
Totally Zenned
Unfortunately, the Square Connect API is not yet ready for prime time.
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I am looking for a Payment Module that will connect into "SquareUp" credit card system. We are using the system through our cell phone at craft shows and would be a great plug-in as a payment module for my Total Zenned Cart.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Totally Zenned
You might want to talk to Squareup about that....Here is the quote from their site "We don't currently offer an API for e-commerce solutions, but if we do in the future, we’ll be sure to announce it."
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I corresponded about them working with eCommerce back in In August 2014 - they said "We are working on an online cart, and it should be available to the public in about one month."
oh well
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Does anyone know if there is an Add On Module for Square Up to process payments? If so, would you please point me in that direction?
IF not, is there anyone of you wonderful developers that are interested in creating a module?
Thanks much in advance.
Kindest Regards,
Susan
Totally Zenned
**Sorry to say, but.... Ecommerce Addons are not currently supported or allowed by Square
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Additional API Uses**
We don't currently offer an API for e-commerce solutions, but if we do in the future, we’ll be sure to announce it.
As a Square merchant you can sell items from your free online store. At this time you will not be able to use Square to accept payments online through any other third-party website, and you will not be able to integrate Square with any other systems.
In order to process payments with Square, you'll need to download Square Register to a compatible mobile device running Apple iOS or Android. Learn more about supported mobile devices.
Learn more about which activities can be done on your mobile device versus your online account.
Rick
RixStix (dot) com
aka: ChainWeavers (dot) com
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None that I'm aware of. It appears that Square Up wants you to use their shopping cart service.
New Zenner
Hi all,
Thanks for the information. I also contacted Square and the agent told me they would consider partnering up with Zen Cart if enough people requested.
The follow is part of the email that I received from them:
"While Square doesn’t provide a shared API or payment gateway for processing payments, we do have a few options that may be of interest to you.
With our partners – Weebly and Bigcommerce – you’re able to seamlessly integrate online payments with your Square Register account and process orders directly from your partner-hosted E-Commerce website. Learn more about integrating your Square account with Weebly or Bigcommerce."
So if Square will do it with Weebly and Bigcommerce, if there are enough requests for them to work with Zen Cart, maybe one day.
Anyone who is tired of PayPal, wants another payment option, or what ever reason, please contact Square and request they tie in with Zen Cart...
Regards,
Zen Follower
I use Square in addition to PayPal. I accept cards manually using the CEON manual card add-on, there are alot of extra SSL certs and stuff that you need to purchase to make sure things are secure but it works for me. I accept the orders manually process the payment via square by punching in the credit card info manually which incurs 3.5% + 15¢ instead of the customary 2.75% and you can add it as a surcharge to your customers when they use a major credit card, but it's still a nominal cost when you can't surcharge debit cards. Seems like a lot of work because I then update the customer's order and send them the square receipt number Example: $14.79 payment processed - Square Payment #A6BulXpgJ2CcCuDa6jN6wsMP. Then I delete the card information inside Zen Cart once it is processed through Square.
I for one am sick of the prices PayPal charges, but for what it is worth, I find that customers will mostly choose PayPal versus the other payment modules. Even when I was paying an obscene amount for FirstData/Linkpoint or Authorizenet merchant account, I found I was wasting money because they still chose PayPal. But I will also put in a request a Square for an API for Zen Cart. Maybe they will get the big picture.
Sensei
sammirah:
I use Square ... by punching in the credit card info manually which incurs 3.5% + 15¢ instead of the customary 2.75% ...
I for one am sick of the prices PayPal charges
Which specific prices are you complaining about? PayPal's per-transaction rate is lower than the 3.5% you're paying now.
I realize this is off-topic, and I'm not looking for a long reply. I only want to know what "PayPal prices" you're referring to. Nothing more.
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Greetings and Happy Friday.
Thank you for the reply, I also use Square, Square Market Place and I am aware the Square rates are higher than what I am charged for with PayPal.
My monthly sales going through PayPal far exceed the minimum of $3000.00 month where I receive a reduced rate, I tend to go towards PayPal. However I was looking for the possible option of providing the choice to my buyers on my website.
What I don't like about PayPal is if within 180 from the sale date a buyer states the items is not as described, PayPal will place a hold on the funds in your account and give it back to them. This is regardless if the buyer is lying, has used the item, broken it, sold it to third party, etc.... PayPal does not care if you are only a distributor and not the manufacturer, it does not matter. All the buyer has to do is open a case and claim the item not as described. No recourse for the seller.
That is one of the reasons I am looking to migrate to Square if possible.
According to Square "Square doesn’t provide a shared API or payment gateway for processing payments". Thus only offering integration with Weebly and Bigcommerce.
So basically Square will possibly only listen if enough request for them to work with ZenCart are made.
Kindest Regards,
New Zenner
So how can I contact Square?
I've been all over their website but it just wants you to sign up.
I have many zencart websites and no API means I'll stay with First Data and their bs fees.
New Zenner
To my knowledge, Square still does not have any integration for Zen Cart. You can contact them from this link: https://squareup.com/help/us/en/contact
Until a large number of Zen Cart users request that Square get with it, "It ain't gonna happen".
Zen Follower
Hi,
I've searched the forum but can't find any new posts about accepting Square or Squareup payments through Zen Cart. The developer API is now on their site, but I don't know squat about creating a plugin myself.
Does anyone know if there's a Square payment module or plugin available for Zen Cart?
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I'd use it too if it was available. Wish I knew how to make my own plugin lol
Sensei
I've been working on writing one. If you're willing to help share in the costs of development, send me a Private Message.
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Totally Zenned
Any update on a Square payment module?
Jim
Wheaton Website Services
Totally Zenned
Yeah, any updates? What are you guys using in the meanwhile?
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samisoaps:
I'd use it too if it was available. Wish I knew how to make my own plugin lol
Can you give me a update as I would like to have this plugin too and I don't mind donating
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